Government sending 'mixed messages' on advice

Following seemingly conflicting comments made by John Hutton, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Stephen Timms, Minister for Pensions Reform, on the same day, the two opposing political parties have both accused the government of confusing the public. David Laws, the Liberal Democrat shadow secretary for work and pensions says the government should stop confusing the public, and avoid sending out mixed messages on the role of IFAs in pensions advice. He adds; “If the government wants to be seen to be playing a considered and proactive role in the pensions debate, then minister...